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as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of give in
The new cap won’t apply to drugs given in a health care setting (these are covered under Medicare Part B), meaning Jim will still be responsible for the costs of chemotherapy not covered by his insurance.
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Her cousin reminded her that a gift given in love is precious in God’s eyes.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, all proceeds from the release on vinyl and CD will support the initiative, hoping to inspire everyone to get involved and snowball into a larger spirit of giving in the Philly area.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
With each step, the snow gave in and her foot pushed through to the bottom.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Her cousin reminded her that a gift given in love is precious in God’s eyes.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, all proceeds from the release on vinyl and CD will support the initiative, hoping to inspire everyone to get involved and snowball into a larger spirit of giving in the Philly area.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
With each step, the snow gave in and her foot pushed through to the bottom.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give in
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The starling succumbed to competition and predation.Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to Bessette, Gonzalez succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital and was pronounced dead.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
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Comments cannot be edited or withdrawn once submitted to the portal.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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More than 2,000 scripts were submitted — double the number of a typical NHK screenplay competition — whittled down to 42 interviewees and 10 who were put through to the final WDR.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Having only conceded three goals in their last nine games, and never more than once in a match, Newcastle’s previous solidity crumbled.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Trump, after all, refused to concede to Biden after losing the 2020 election, trafficked in rhetoric that led to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, and declined to attend Biden’s inauguration later that month.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Williams faces a Minnesota top-five run defense that just surrendered a four-touchdown game to Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs. —Scott Phillips Expert picks (Photo of Josh Allen: Harry How / Getty Images) Get all-access to exclusive stories.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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These dynamics are less about control and more about surrendering to the moment, being in tune with each other’s needs, and deepening your connection.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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